Even if you haven't read Reinaldo Arenas' Before Night Falls, (Antes que anochezca) this is an excellent documentary in its own right. The documentary is a series of interviews with people close to him (and not so close - they found and interviewed his biological father). If you have read the book, you will find this a good companion that puts a face, in some cases, to the characters he describes in the book. It is also gives insight into the complications and dangers of being homosexual during a good part of Castro's regime, though you don't get a sense of what the political landscape looks like now. The footage is all shot in Cuba. I need to go back and watch the film adaptation of Arenas' autobiography, but given the choice, I would recommend watching this if you are looking for a way to add depth to your reading.
Available at kanopystreaming.com
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